James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime

The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.

Jul 21, 2020

James B. Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, shares his telematics experience and his vision of where we are headed with the technology. Uptime is a concern for every contractor and telematics can help address that concern. Telematics has come a long way and it continues to evolve.

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

Enhance your fleet management with advanced telematics

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Trayd Adds Accounting Software to Construction Workforce Platform

November 12, 2026

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Bluebeam Report Shows Most Construction Firms Have Yet to Scale AI

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Construction’s AI Opportunity Is Bigger Than the Jobsite

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Automation & AI

Construction Labor Shortages Accelerate AI Adoption

Bridgit's 2026 workforce planning report highlights how labor shortages are driving AI adoption, strategic bidding and changes in project team building.

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Sponsored Content

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas

With LANDCROS Connect you can monitor the location of your mixed branded fleet while also viewing usage and maintenance alerts in one convenient app.

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Project Management

Trayd Adds Accounting Software to Construction Workforce Platform

The new cloud-based system gives contractors project-level cost tracking, financial reporting and AI-assisted accounting workflows.

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Automation & AI

Bluebeam Report Shows Most Construction Firms Have Yet to Scale AI

Bluebeam's 2027 AEC technology report examines AI adoption, implementation barriers and workforce skills across the construction industry.

Infographic showing 70% of firms report AI increasing demand for hybrid technical and digital roles

Automation & AI

Construction’s AI Opportunity Is Bigger Than the Jobsite

AI applications in estimating, scheduling and financial forecasting can help contractors address labor constraints, improve productivity and manage project costs.

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Data Management

Trayd Launches Cloud-Based Accounting Platform for Contractors

The platform adds job costing, WIP reporting, billing and AI-enabled financial workflows to the company's construction workforce platform.

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Coaching & Consulting

Solvid Digital

Growing an Asphalt Business Through Leadership and Innovation | Watch FCP

Dr. Asphalt, LLC

From college student to business owner, Jake Abernathy had a fast introduction to asphalt leadership.

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Concrete Technology

What AI Tells People About Your Concrete Business

Concrete contractors may be invisible to AI recommendations powered by outdated website information. There are a few things you can do.

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Automation & AI

Understanding AI’s Role in Improving Construction Fleet Safety

Learn how AI is being used today to improve construction fleet safety, what technologies are most ready for adoption, and which applications may be further out.

Sponsors: Brigade Electronics Inc.

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Automation & AI

Building Your Own AI Tools? How to Navigate Critical Decisions with Confidence

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

For heavy civil contractors, the hardest part of AI isn't the technology.

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The Hidden Cost of Traffic Citations for Construction Fleets

One traffic ticket can cost construction companies thousands in hidden expenses beyond the fine — here's how to avoid that.

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Construction Safety

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